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Ford Mondeo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,798 cc

Y257 PELMOT history

Y257 PEL is a green petrol Ford Mondeo first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

Y257 PEL green Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,892 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 PEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 PEL was last recorded at 93,892 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,149 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
743 miles
Average per year
3,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,892 miles
  • 2025 – 93,149 miles
  • 2024 – 92,161 miles
  • 2023 – 90,688 miles
  • 2022 – 88,898 miles
  • 2021 – 86,724 miles
  • 2020 – 85,099 miles
  • 2019 – 83,472 miles
  • 2018 – 80,539 miles
  • 2017 – 77,524 miles
  • 2016 – 74,326 miles
  • 2015 – 70,873 miles
  • 2014 – 66,510 miles
  • 2013 – 61,872 miles
  • 2012 – 56,750 miles
  • 2011 – 51,641 miles
  • 2010 – 46,339 miles
  • 2009 – 42,248 miles
  • 2008 – 37,785 miles
  • 2007 – 33,885 miles
  • 2006 – 30,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,892 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,892 miles (+743)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    506762219000
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass93,149 miles (+988)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,149 miles
    Test number
    950028039376
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass92,161 miles (+1,473)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,161 miles
    Test number
    283946727147
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass90,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,688 miles
    Test number
    756631709318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,688 miles (+1,790)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,688 miles
    Test number
    410326966461
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass88,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    300991297350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,898 miles (+2,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,898 miles
    Test number
    528224853399
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass86,724 miles (+1,625)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,724 miles
    Test number
    737235810077
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass85,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    691227444791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,099 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    129550018887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass83,472 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,472 miles
    Test number
    259627503322
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Fail83,472 miles (+2,933)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,472 miles
    Test number
    189241590498
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass80,539 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    785362806665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    516476038767
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  15. Fail77,524 miles (+3,198)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    724017068096
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  16. Pass74,326 miles (+3,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    858634167903
    • AdvisoryENG COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass70,873 miles (+4,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    449858292597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEng cover
  18. Pass66,510 miles (+4,638)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    596495794134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  19. Pass61,872 miles (+5,122)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,872 miles
    Test number
    258976793446
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass56,750 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    235981292177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,641 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,641 miles
    Test number
    758716691181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,339 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,339 miles
    Test number
    392579960190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,248 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,248 miles
    Test number
    183964489149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    210132378144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,785 miles (+3,900)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    861472678162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass33,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,885 miles
    Test number
    451667487181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,885 miles (+3,215)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,885 miles
    Test number
    340556687125
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
  28. Pass30,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    552981696115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,670 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,670 miles
    Test number
    792121796156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Questions about Y257 PEL

Does Y257 PEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 PEL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 PEL?
The MOT on Y257 PEL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 PEL done?
Y257 PEL was recorded at 93,892 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,199 miles a year.
Has Y257 PEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 PEL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y257 PEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y257 PEL find?
Y257 PEL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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